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Just because an animal is venomous doesn’t always mean it is “un-pettable.” Here are a couple of noteworthy exceptions.

According to Encyclopædia Britannica, most snake species are non-venomous; over 70% of the 3,700+ known snake species fall ...

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The petitioners have challenged the Haryana government’s plan to develop a jungle safari park over 10,000 acres of land in ...

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A hungry snake in southern California found its way into an In-N-Out burger joint miles away from home, apparently on the hunt for a tasty bite. Employees at the Monrovia outlet discovered the ...